News from Human Resources – December 2018
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: KIM ALESSI (Sojourner Truth
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Institutional
College appoints Mary Ritayik Chief of University Police Department
SUNY New Paltz announces the appointment of Mary Ritayik as Chief of the University Police Department (UPD), effective Jan. 1,
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President Christian updates Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce on all things SUNY New Paltz
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian delivered a presentation about the state of the College before the Ulster County
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College mourns passing of Library Circulation Manager Sheila Muller
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Sheila Muller, circulation manager in the
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Certified Sustainable: Wooster and Bevier renovations earn LEED Gold ratings
The U.S. Green Building Council has awarded LEED Gold ratings to both the Wooster Hall and Bevier Hall renovation projects,
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News from Human Resources – November 2018
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: TARA DATES (Development- Foundation)
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Michael and Mary Keegan establish new Smiley Family Endowed Scholarship Fund
SUNY New Paltz Foundation chair Michael Keegan and wife Mary Keegan are supporting the establishment of the Smiley Family Endowed
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty December 4, 2018 (in advance of December 5 Faculty Senate Meeting) As
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College welcomes Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce for November 2018 networking event
SUNY New Paltz welcomed more than 100 business and organizational leaders to campus for the November 2018 Ulster County Regional
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Investing in “The Dynamic Hudson Valley” at third annual HV Future Summit
SUNY New Paltz welcomed a diverse gathering of regional leaders in the arts, technology, business and education for the third
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Three UPD members honored at SUNY Police Chiefs Association Ceremony
Three members of the SUNY New Paltz University Police Department received awards for their service to the campus community at
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Make your next move: Graduate Programs Open House, Dec. 4 at Wooster Hall
SUNY New Paltz invites all comers to the fall 2018 Graduate Programs Open House, the best place to learn about
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Grant funding will help New Paltz deliver military student engagement training to SUNY peers
SUNY New Paltz is a leading recipient of a new round of SUNY Impact Foundation grants created to boost education
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Earn three credits in three weeks: Still time to register for Winter Session 2018-19
Registration is still open for Winter Session 2018-19 at SUNY New Paltz, with courses that can apply toward a wide
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College mourns passing of Peter Kaufman, professor of sociology
It is with sadness that we to share the news of the passing of Professor of Sociology Peter Kaufman on
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“A Community with Pride and Determination”: SUNY New Paltz hosts fifth annual Veterans Day Dining In
An emergent tradition at SUNY New Paltz continued on Friday, Nov. 9, at the fifth annual Veterans Day Dining In
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty November 6, 2018 (in advance of November 7 Faculty Senate Meeting) This
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: SHANICE BENOIT (Undergraduate Admissions)
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College Council schedules its next meeting
The SUNY New Paltz College Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1, in the
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College mourns passing of John H. Hain, Sr., emeritus professor of Secondary Education
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of John H. Hain, Sr., on Oct.
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VP for Administration & Finance presents multi-year balancing plan at Budget Forum
Members of the SUNY New Paltz community gathered on Friday, Oct. 19, for a forum discussion of the College’s core
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SUNY New Paltz named one of 12 charter members of new Excellence in Academic Advising cohort
SUNY New Paltz has been selected as one of the first U.S. colleges and universities to participate in a new,
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Princeton Review: SUNY New Paltz is one of nation’s greenest colleges
SUNY New Paltz is once again listed among the most environmentally responsible colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada,
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College mourns passing of Mary Grindrod Reid, alumna and former College Council member
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the death of Mary Grindrod Reid ’45 on Sept.
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News from Human Resources – September 2018
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: ANDREA ADLER (Art) has
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty Oct. 1, 2018 (in advance of Oct. 3 Faculty Senate Meeting) I
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College opens second Mothers’ Room
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the opening of a second room on campus, Humanities 308, where new mothers
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College mourns passing of Emerita Professor Eudora Ebitimi Kombo
It is with sadness that the College shares the passing of Emerita Professor Eudora Ebitimi Kombo (formerly Eudora Chikwendu) on
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Diversity & Inclusion Council resumes conversation at fall 2018 breakfast
SUNY New Paltz’s Diversity & Inclusion Council hosted a breakfast for students, faculty and staff on Wednesday, Sept. 12, creating
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Accounting MBA at SUNY New Paltz named best value in New York State
The MBA in Accounting program at SUNY New Paltz was one of just two New York State graduate programs named
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SUNY New Paltz partners with TouroCOM Middletown to launch accelerated, dual-degree pre-health program
An agreement between SUNY New Paltz and the Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (TouroCOM), Middletown, N.Y., campus will create new
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MFA at SUNY New Paltz offers new multi-disciplinary options and photography concentration
SUNY New Paltz’s Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program now offers students the ability to work in multiple media and
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SUNY New Paltz BA in Theatre Arts is No. 10 nationwide, according to industry publication OnStage
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz has the 10th best Bachelor of Arts degree program in Theatre
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Slow the Flow: SUNY New Paltz will join local effort to reduce water consumption
As the Village of New Paltz prepares to seek alternate water sourcing ahead of a Catskill Aqueduct shutdown and repair
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U.S. News & World Report: SUNY New Paltz remains one of Northeast’s best universities
The U.S. News & World Report has once again placed SUNY New Paltz in the top tier of universities in
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Wall Street Journal touts SUNY New Paltz Environment, Engagement and Outcomes in latest ranks
For the second consecutive year, SUNY New Paltz has made the Wall Street Journal / Times Higher Education College Rankings,
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News from Human Resources – August 2018
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: CAMERON COLLICHIO (Residence Life)
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Celebrating 50 Years of Study Abroad at Reunion 2018
SUNY New Paltz will celebrate 50 years of study abroad at the College as part of Alumni Reunion Weekend on
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The College names recipients of 2018 Heritage Awards and Alumni Awards
SUNY New Paltz presents annual awards during Alumni Reunion to recognize dedicated alumni and faculty. This fall, honorees will receive their award at
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College Council schedules its next meeting
The SUNY New Paltz College Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 6, in the
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Mechanical engineering program earns ABET accreditation;
Computer and Electrical Engineering accreditation affirmed
SUNY New Paltz’s mechanical engineering program, which launched in 2014, has earned Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accreditation
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SUNY New Paltz named a “Best Value College” in 2018 Forbes rankings
Forbes has published the 2018 edition of its “America’s Top Colleges” feature, and SUNY New Paltz appears as the number
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New website highlights histories of campus buildings and names
SUNY New Paltz has launched a new online resource for community members interested in learning more about the origins of
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College kicks off 2018-19 academic year at Convocation ceremony
Members of the SUNY New Paltz community gathered on Aug. 24, 2018, for the fall Convocation tradition, welcoming an historic
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Looking ahead: President Christian delivers 2018 State of the College Address
President Donald P. Christian gave his 2018 State of the College Address before an audience of faculty, staff, alumni, College
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President Christian recommends Hasbrouck Complex buildings be renamed
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian updated the campus community on the Hasbrouck Building Names project on Aug. 24,
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“A new chapter”: Campus community welcomes new students, families on Move-In Day 2018
One of the happiest traditions at SUNY New Paltz continued on Thursday, Aug. 23, as more than 2,000 new first-year
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New engineering building, parking and bakery highlight campus construction news
The fall 2018 semester will see the continuation of an unprecedented run of physical additions and improvements to the SUNY
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Introducing new SUNY New Paltz faculty for the 2018-19 academic year
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the appointment of new full-time faculty members. Please join us in welcoming these
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SUNY New Paltz to welcome more than 2,000 first-year and transfer students
Nearly 1,200 first-year students and roughly 900 transfer students will join the SUNY New Paltz community this fall, as the
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College announces faculty promotions and continuing appointments
The Division of Academic Affairs has announced the following continuing appointments and promotions for academic faculty at SUNY New Paltz:
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: MARIA BEDO-CALHOUN (School of
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College mourns passing of professor Maurice A. Recchia
It is with sadness that the College reports the passing of Maurice A. Recchia on July 22. He was 91.
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Watch the Birdie: Doug Sheppard Classic golf tournament celebrates 20th year
Golfers and friends of SUNY New Paltz fought through some early rain to make the 20th annual Doug Sheppard Classic
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Retirement Profile: Richard Bodenschatz
[With the end of the 2017-18 academic year comes the end of some of the most distinguished SUNY New Paltz
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Delegation represents New Paltz at SUNY conference combating violence against LGBTQ+ students
Members of the Office of Student Affairs, the Psychological Counseling Center and the Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: ANN BREIGER (Custodial) has
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President Christian meets with village and town officials to celebrate new funding for safety services
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian visited the New Paltz Village Hall on June 21, 2018, to celebrate a
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SUNY New Paltz hosts luncheon with New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce
SUNY New Paltz welcomed distinguished community leaders, campus administrators and friends of the College for a New Paltz Regional Chamber
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Spring 2018 Dean’s List
SUNY New Paltz has published the Dean’s List for the spring 2018 semester, honoring students who excel academically and earn at
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College mourns passing of former University Police Officer Gary Pietropaolo
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Gary Pietropaolo, 29, on June 7.
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Retirement Profile: Chris DeLape
[With the end of the 2017-18 academic year comes the end of some of the most distinguished careers in SUNY
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: LILY BANSAL (Procurement) has
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Campus community honors sacrifice at Memorial Day wreath-laying
The Office of Veteran & Military Services at SUNY New Paltz convened the fourth annual Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony on
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SUNY New Paltz kicks off summer with annual faculty & staff BBQ
After a rainy Commencement weekend, the sun came out for the College’s annual Faculty and Staff Appreciation Picnic & BBQ,
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Liberal Arts & Sciences graduates celebrate at Saturday Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences graduates in the SUNY New Paltz Class of 2018 joined in a tradition linking
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Late Professor Susan Wisherd’s bequests benefit arts, education and environmental organizations
During her lifetime, New Paltz resident Susan Wisherd was an active supporter of several Hudson Valley nonprofit organizations, including the
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Dean of the School of Education to step down, return to faculty
Michael S. Rosenberg, dean of the School of Education, has announced his plans to end his service as dean and
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SUNY names New Paltz faculty and staff among Chancellor’s Awardees
The State University of New York has announced the recipients of the 2017-18 Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence, presented annually to
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SUNY New Paltz again earns Military Friendly® Gold status
Victory Media, the leading publication and resource for U.S. service members entering the civilian workforce, has named SUNY New Paltz
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: EVELYN ALLENDE (Payroll) has
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The Dyson Foundation awards $500,000 to SUNY New Paltz to expand advanced manufacturing capabilities
An award from the Dyson Foundation will allow the Hudson Valley Advanced Manufacturing Center (HVAMC) at SUNY New Paltz to
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Class of 2018 Valedictorian: Reem Ahmed
[View the transcript and video of Reem’s address] Reem Ahmed ’17 (Accounting) of Queens, N.Y., has been named the valedictorian
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Class of 2018 Salutatorian: Julia Friedman
[View the transcript and video of Julia’s address] As Class of 2018 salutatorian, Julia Friedman ’17 (Communication Disorders) of Centerport,
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty April 30, 2018 (in advance of May 2 Faculty Senate Meeting) As
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President Christian appointed co-chair of Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council
Empire State Development, New York State’s chief economic development agency, has announced SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian’s appointment
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SUNY New Paltz unveils new, state-of-the-art solar energy system
Members of the SUNY New Paltz community joined with Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, other senior state officials, and energy leaders
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College Council schedules its next meeting
The SUNY New Paltz College Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 26, in the
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New sustainability funding empowers faculty to create farm-based learning experiences for students
SUNY New Paltz faculty are invited to apply for up to $1,000 of funding per year to create farm-based experiential
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College earns STARS Silver Rating for excellence in sustainability
SUNY New Paltz has retained a STARS Silver Rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
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College mourns passing of State Assemblymember Frank Skartados ’85
State Assemblymember and SUNY New Paltz alumnus Frank Skartados ’85 (Political Science) passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018, after
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Five New Paltz students among 2018 SUNY Chancellor’s Awards winners
State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson presented 249 SUNY students from across the state with the 2018
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Climate scientist Henry Pollack talks optimism and opportunity in stirring Distinguished Speaker address
The SUNY New Paltz Distinguished Speaker Series brought internationally-renowned climate and geophysical scientist Henry Pollack to campus on Thursday, April
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UPD receives accreditation from state Division of Criminal Justice Services
Members of the SUNY New Paltz University Police Department (UPD) traveled to the state capital of Albany, N.Y., on April
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SUNY New Paltz launches new undergraduate program in Business Analytics
The AACSB-accredited School of Business at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce a new Bachelor of Science program in
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: WILLIAM CLARK (Student Association)
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty April 4, 2018 (in advance of April 5 Faculty Senate Meeting) As
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Council of Industry names School of Science & Engineering a 2018 Manufacturing Champion
The School of Science & Engineering at SUNY New Paltz has been awarded a 2018 Manufacturing Champion Award by the
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Internationally renowned climate scientist Henry Pollack is spring ’18 Distinguished Speaker
SUNY New Paltz will welcome University of Michigan Professor Emeritus Henry Pollack to campus on Thursday, April 5, to deliver
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SUNY New Paltz College Council schedules its next meeting
The College Council will hold its next meeting at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 13, in the Haggerty Administration Building
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty March 6, 2018 Table of Contents: Governor’s Events – We hosted a
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: YVONNE KESTER (Sojourner Truth
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Governor Cuomo visits New Paltz to launch Water Quality initiative
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo came to SUNY New Paltz on Tuesday, Feb. 27, to kick off a new,
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Message from President Christian on #NeverAgain
President Donald P. Christian shared the following message with the SUNY New Paltz community on Friday, March 2, 2018: New
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New Paltz receives grant to train peer SUNY institutions on care for veteran & military students
The New York State Health Foundation (NYSHealth) has awarded a grant to SUNY New Paltz to support development of a
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School of Education takes the lead in training future administrators
The School of Education at SUNY New Paltz is celebrating a new partnership with the Mid-Hudson School Study Council and
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Fall 2017 Dean’s List
SUNY New Paltz has published the Dean’s List for the fall 2017 semester, honoring students who excel academically and earn at
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SUNY New Paltz will present honorary doctorate to James H. Ottaway Jr. at May Commencement
[The College will present two honorary degrees at the May 2018 Undergraduate Commencement ceremonies. Use this link to read about
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SUNY New Paltz will present honorary doctorate to Janus Adams at May Commencement
[The College presented two honorary degrees at the May 2018 Commencement ceremonies. Use this link to read about the other
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Chamber of Commerce marks College’s 45th year of membership
Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Ward Todd recognized SUNY New Paltz for 45 years of membership
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